Respite Care Assistant (Overnights + Weekend Outings)

Penderels Trust; Washington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust is seeking a warm, reliable personal assistant to provide respite support for a single mother with a severe learning disability and autism. The role includes an overnight stay once a month, ideally in the PA's own home, with additional weekend activities and outings.

You may be required to assist with personal care and administer medications, and DBS disclosure is a condition of employment. The position offers ongoing support, with security and wellbeing of the client as

Qualifications

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care (toileting, showering, dressing).
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.

Skills

Honesty

Confidentiality

Initiative

Patience

Empathy

Childcare/Special needs experience

Job description

Penderels Trust is seeking a warm, reliable personal assistant to provide respite support for a single mother with a severe learning disability and autism. The role includes an overnight stay once a month, ideally in the PA's own home, with additional weekend activities and outings.

You may be required to assist with personal care and administer medications, and DBS disclosure is a condition of employment. The position offers ongoing support, with security and wellbeing of the client as